learn to do a split

Well, cheerleading is coming up, and I`d really love to become more flexible. I think the first step is to do a split! Today is my first day, and so far I`m almost there, except for a tiny bit of space. Ahhh!!

i want to learn how to do the spites

I want to learn how to do the splits, so I googled it and found a great routine!!! I’m going to try it today and I’ll let you know my progress.

If you want to learn how…check out this website. It shows you how to do it with pictures and stuff.

http://gymnastics.about.com/od/trainingadvice/ss/frontsplit.htm

There are 8 pictures and directions on all of the stretches you should do to get the PERFECT split.

I want to learn how to do the splts…side and straddle, by the end of march!

i signed up 4 this 2 try something new

this is cool

Well, this is not going that well. I was stretching every day but wasn’t really seeing any difference so I’ve kind of stopped. I need to start again, I guess. Not going to get to my goal if I’m not trying!

I don’t really know why I want to do this, I just really do. I’ve never been able to even though I took gymnastics and did cheerleading for years. I guess I’d like to feel the accomplishment of it, and also I guess I associate being flexible to being healthy and strong. Although, stretching out my splits is really killing my knees. Maybe I’m too old!

i joined my school gymnastics team last year and am finally able to do a side split~
well, for all those who want to learn.
try stretching regularly. like after waking up. usually, i do:
1. butterfly stretches, put your feet together and bring your nose as close to the floor as possible. hold.
2. put your legs together and reach for your toes. hold.
3. spread your legs as wide as you can, as if trying to do a split. bend as low as your body allows and hold.

you may want to have someone to hold on to while trying to hold the position. also, it would be a good idea to jog awhile to warm up your muscles.
good luck then.

So I haven’t been doing this at all but in my quest to get my body in shape i’m gonna plan on working on this… I just need to find Consistency… So i’m gonna try and come up with a routine maybe before bed or something.. Wish Me Strength!